Surface Manipulation in Cu- and Ag-Based Pre-Columbian Artifacts.

ABSTRACT: ConspectusNumerous metal artifacts of exceptional historical and artistic value from the Moche civilization (ca. 450 AD) were unearthed in the tomb of the Lady of Cao (El Brujo, Peru). The tomb yielded the tattooed, mummified remains of a young woman, who was approximately 25 years old at the time of her demise. The rich array of artifacts and insignia of power found within the tomb provides compelling evidence of her elevated status in the hierarchical Moche society. Among the artifacts, the gilded objects and intriguing apparently bimetallic nose ornaments, featuring adjacent gold and silver surfaces, are particularly noteworthy. These artifacts reveal the sophisticated craftsmanship of Moche metalworkers, who expertly produced and worked on Cu- and Ag-based alloys. Moche metalworkers, o

SUBMITTER: Ingo GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509263 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature